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The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-06-05

When a Congressman dies his associates
always set apart a few hours of the session
to deliver eulogies upon the greatness and
goodness of their departed associate. In
the majority of instances the proceedings
are mere farce Unless it be some
national character like the late Gen. Logan
the members outside of the delegation from
the state of the deceased do not pay the
the slightest attention to what is going on.
They either leave the hall or occupy the
time in answering their correspondence.
Address after address is delivered and then
comes the customary resolution to print
them in book form. No less than II, 600
volumes are issued in each case, all neatly
bound, and containing handsome steel
engravi of the deceased statesman.
Each OF these engrayings cost the neat
little sum of $500. Lately it has been a
very difficult matter to get the work done
at even that figure. The number of por-
trait engravers competent TO do the work
is limited, md in several instances it has
been found necessary TO send it out OF the
country. OF this number it is customary
to allow the widow and family 500 copies
Som etimes there is considerable difficulty
experienced in making up the book.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-06-05
The SCHOOLS of Eu.one.

In Russia there are 81, 0G0 schools, having
each an average of thirty-six scholars This
is one school for $500 inhabitants, at cost
of less than half penny a head of the
population. In Austria, with 81, goo, 900 of
inhabitants, there are 29,Oo0 schools and
5000, 900 scholars. The average mum Der at
each school is 104. and the cost per inhab-
liant l 81. In Italy. for 2S, 900, 600 in
hasitants, there are 1900 schools, one
school for every 600 people. at cost of
s 1-21. per head. The average lumber of
pupils at the schools ia forty. In Spain
there are 10000 900 scholars, 90, 900 schools,
having an average of fitty-six in each school
and one school tor every 900 inhabitants as
in Italy. The school bill comes to Is. I'd
head. The number oe schools given for
England is IS 900, which is one for every
600 inhabitants, with an average attendance
of fifty-two per school, and cost of Is.
81. per head. The Germans have a school
for every 700, giving a total of 10000
schools, with 100 pupils in each, and Is ID.
per inhabitant. France has II 600 schools
being one for every 500, with sixty-six in
each school, France would, therefore,
seem to have more schools than any other
great European country. he schools cost
the country Is. 2 La. per inhabitant. Il
Pail Mall Gazette.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-06-05
Superstition of Sea Folks.

The portents and superstitions of sea
folks are numberless Passing clouds pre-
sage Eight winds and variables;" light
clouds in the northwest mean, look out for
squalls; ascor ching sun brings an easterly
wind; when the looms give a short stid ed
cry, then look out for a nor'east wind; a
great storm will surely come up after the
sun rises clear but goes into heavy cloud;
if the daylight breaks high in the air, storms
viii follow; clear sunset promises certain
fair weather; when the porpoise or black
fsa head IN any given direction, favorable
winds will coLe from that direction; low
flying seagulls foretell the coming breeze,
and if you have one already, then look out
for ga howler;" winds come from the lair
of the sun dogs, whether to the north or
south; in a storm, fire balls dancing on the
rigging below the masthead are sure proof
that the storm will continue, and if as high
as the tiptopmast, then the storm has spent
its fury; dead flying fish deck carries
alarm; clergymen are ''Jonahs," and bring
bad luck; if sailors razor shayes over
well, it is a bad sign; falling out of ones
bunk without striking on ones feet means
a quarrel is brewing; if the to'castle plates
are once washed between Sundays, luck
will turn; cats bring good luck; rats In the
hold mean death among the crew; pocket
mirrors must carry film or the vessel viii
be lost; accidental tollipg of the ships bell
''between bells IS certain lll-luck; and to
kill one of Mother Carey's chickens means
endless woe. All these things, and vastly
more, are caught by one from the sailor in
half depreciation OF their belief by him
self; but you will find, in many ways, that
they are really part of his life, sentiment
and belief, and they are so fondly Rugged
to his inner heart as we on land cling to
our fireside legends and tales of old.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-06-05
worth More than a million Ea Oh.

Miss Kate Terry is worth nearly s6,OOo,-
600.
Mrs. Thomas A. Scott counts her wealth
at So, 600, 900.
Mrs, John Jacob Astor is worth about
IS, o00,0 900.
Mrs. Edwin Stevens, of New York city,
has SIS, 100000
Mrs Henry Green, OF New York city, is
worth about S40,000,0 C0
Mrs. Robert Goelet, worth So 200, 600,
owes her fortune to hardware.
Mrs. Jayne, the widow of the patent
medicine man, is worth So, 900, 000
Mrs. Marshall o. Roberts is the eighth
millionaire widow of mining king.
Mrs. MartiE Bates was left 81, 500, 600,
which her husband made in cry goods.
Mrs. Joseph Harrison, the widow OF the
nan who built the first railroad in Russia,
has 81, 100000
Mrs. James Brown received from her
husbands estate about 81 100000. which
was accumulated in banking.
Mrs. Josephine M. Aver, who gets her
money from patent medicines, is estimated
to be worth S4, 000,00o to 5000, 0o0.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-06-05

Paris is the champion or ank producing
city. What ingenuity of invention could
conceive such criminal as this: Ten days
ago an elegantly dressed individual was
seen by q boy TO pour some liquid into q
letter box in the Rue d'Allemagne, and
after throwing a lighted match after it, to
run away The boy raised the alarm too
late to catch the evil doer. On opening
the box it was found that number of let
ters and post cards were burned.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-06-05
Their First Appearance.

Envelopes were first used in 1889.
The 6rst steel pen was made in 1880.
The arst air pump was made in 1854
Mohammed was born at Mecca a5ous
$40,
The nrst lucifer match was made il \
1898
The first iron steam hip was built in
1880.
The first balloon ascent was made in
1898,
Tue first daily newspaper appeared i,
1872,
Coaches were first used in Englanlia
1859
The first steel plate was discovered in
1880
Gold in California was first dissoved II
1910.
The first horse railroad was built
1896 81
The first steamboat piled the Hudso
in 1907.
The entire Hebrew Bible was printed
ia 1883
Tho first telescope was used in Eaglan
10 1908
Christianity was introduced into j
pan in 1919.
The first watches were made at Nurem
burg in l477.
The first newspaper advertisement Al
peared ia 1853
First almanac printed by George V.n
Furbach IN 1860.
Kerosene was first used for light g
purposes in 1926.
Ompbuses vera ii st introd iced IL
New York ia 1889.
The first use of the locomotive in t. (
country was i'll 1929.
The first copper cent was coined Il
New Haven 10 1857.
The first printing press in the Uniied
States was worked n 1G20.
Glass windows were frst introduced
into England in the eighth century.
The Grst steam engine on this c
tinent was brought from England in II 3
The first complete sewing machine v,.s
patented by las Hove, Jr., in 1916.
The first attempt to manufacture pins j !,
this country was made soon after the wa
of 1912.
The first temperance society in t is
country was organized in Saratoga co4u-
ty, n. Y, in March 1908.
The first coach in Scotland was broug
thither 10 1861, when Queen Mary eau .
from France II belonged 10 Alex lnde,.
Lord Seaton.
The first newspaper printed iu tn
| United States was published in Bos.
| on September2 IS, 1000
The first telegraph instrument was su:
cessfully operated by S. f, B Morse, Ut:
inventor, in 1885, though It's utility "
not demonstrated 10 the world until ISL .
The first union fag was unfurled ~
January ?, 1875, over the camp at Ca |.
bridge, 1t had thirteen stripes in wh,...
and red, and retained the English croi4
in one corner, -,
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-06-05
How Germans Eajoy Thsmselyes.

Wherever the Germans 90 they carry
with them love of the customs of the
Falherand. Thousands leave the old
country for political reasons, seeking to en-
joy the freer air of republic, but the
social enjoyments the games, the amuse-
ments of the land of their birth are always
dear TO them. The outdoor amusements,
particularly, are not forgotten, and 10 the
new country well cond ucted resorts where
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-06-05
Puts ana Calls.

Papa" observed little Johnny Gray.
''what does this mean in the paper "
'What is ii, my son p
'Why, what do puts and calls
mean p"
''They mean" said the old MAJ, who had
be en- taking several flyers, "they mean that
man goes down to Wall street and puts
some money in the hands of broker
''Well, bat what do calls mean ?"
''Oh, they mean, my son, that when he
calls for it he doesn't get it, Z"
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-06-05

Rakes, hoes, lawnmowers. irrigators OF rubber
to throw water from spri nkler all over your gar
den. scythes, sickles-slmost anything you want
to make the grass grow aud the flowers bloom, at
Wood Menaghs ljs Newark avenue aud lIQ Pa
Yoaia avenue.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-06-05

What tawdry displays most of our Gents Fur
nishiHg Goods make in their windows-shsre IS
all their stock. Go into Baron's, Newark avenue,
and see how ne will take down from his shelves
the goods you want o. all grades ktuds, and prices
for the comfort of your underwear or the taste
and perfecton of your outer wear.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-06-05

Not the baron of the feni agss. with his
benchmen and vassals; but he Baron of jersey
City. who will provide you with the best of all
kinds OF gents furnishing goods, at the lowest
prices, at his baronetey, Newark avenue,
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-06-05

What's the use of the best the taller can make for
you if your shirt is misht your collar of every
shape your neckwear of poor stuff orudely made
re be sure to get the best of all in material, fit,
comfort and style of those minor articles man
needs next TO the skin, under the vest and around
the throat, go to Barons Newark avenue.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-06-05

For thousand little things that are wanted in
the house. in the shop, in the garden in the field.
ing hours &c to Wood Il Msnagh's 136 Newark
avenue and ITO Payonia avenue.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-28
ELIAS SLACER.
LOCAL NOTICES.

MEMPHIS Steam Laundry. 224 Second 81.
Representations & Co.'s saw-mill.
Telephone 452.
ID. ii. BALDWIN & Co., dealers in pianos
and organs, No. 257l Main street.
o. X. HoucK & Co. have removed to
Their new store. No. 1863 Main street
" you want all pine lumber call on
Brinklcy lumber company, No. l24 Jeller-
son street.
ALWAYS ask for the Ozark brands Of ci-
der and vinegar, and take no other Guar
anteed the best.
PURE and white rs the flower whose
name II bears are the biscuits raised by
Lily Baking Powder.
STANLEY K ANDERSON funeral directors
and embalmen, No. 55 Madison street. are
fully prepared 10 furnish chains at resi-
dcnces, when ordered, for the accommoda-
ton OF friends.
SPECIAL students will be received In any
department at the Iligbee School, or 10
take private lessons in Music, Art, Elocu-
ton, Literature, the Languages, or in the
Business Course.
FITs.-All fits stopped free by Dr. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorcr. No fits after first
days use. Marvellous cures. Treatise
and " trial bottle free 10 III cases. Send
TO DIR; Kline, 93l Arch street. Philadel-
phia. Pa.
Mn. w. s. ABERSETHY, the late well
known and popular manager for the
wheeler x Wilson sewing machne com
pany, has severed his connection with that
lirm 10 accept position with the Aldrich
sewing-machinc company Ms general tray
cling agent for their new Standard sewing
machine.
Miss CARRIE VI. HEATING, teacher Of
music, vocal and instrumental, is teach
ing at the music house Of ID. II. Baldwin
As already announced, Miss Heating will
give a free scholarship for the last five
months Of the session as a reward 10 the
pupil having the best record up TO Fcbru-
AIRY for diligcnt study andthe highes, de-
gree OF perfection.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-28
JUNGLE EPH."


A Leading Louisianian Who Attended
the Waterways Convention.
;, The following letter expresses the scnti.
mcnts Of ut least the Louisiana delegates
20 the late waterways convention:
"NEw oHirANs, Ia. oct "a 1887.
"Hon. " Martin. President, Memphis. Tenn
'Dcar Sri arrived home safely Satur.
day In fine condition, owing 81 the royal
treatment received nj the hands Of your
committee, and here permit me 20 return
my sincere and heartfelt thanks 10 you and
your entire committee for their many
kind attentions io me land believe
voice the feelings Of the entire Louisiana
delegation, ior your Kind and thoughtful
care oi your guests, and may the Blufl
City continue Ia grow in population and
extend IT, domain, which Il deserves ~
much on account oi the pluck aud industry
Of your citizens. am, with high esteem,
"'uNciT Eru.'"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-28
Pamela County Agricultural and stock
breeders Association, sarsii-. Miss,
November Q. q aud 70. 1857.

Tickets ON sale via Mississippi aud Ten.
nc~cc milroad ut 81 for the round trip on
October -, November and ?, gooi TO ~.
turn until aud ON November :, 1857.
For the accommodation ui tho-c desiring
Ia 81 and return same day n special Train
will lie run, leaving Memphis ut q ~ am.
arriving ut Sar,lis about li;ib am. Return.
ing, leaves Sarli- ut . pm, arriving at
Memphis about pm.
Let everybody ~ and see what Panola
county can do. Ample accommodation,
for entertainment have been made.
4. J. kNArr, Gcn'l Fuss. Agent.
NJ. BuREE, Gent Sup't
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-28

TnE housekoepcrs Of Memphis arr ear.
neSiiy requested 10 attend the opening at
the Womcn's exchange, No. 366 second
street Friday and Saturday, October ~
and ~. Cakes; pies, jcllics, pickles, sal
ads, homemade breads, biscuit, charlotte
russo and daintics Of every kind will be-
displayed and sold ut market prices. Open
Saturday until 4 o'clock pm.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-28
ssFuR of Iias

j. the delightful liquid laxative and tho
only true remedy Tor habitunl constipation
Inactive condition ~ the Kidneys. liver aud
bowels i pleasant remedy tn take,
both to old and young u IL gentle In IL
action aud effective. u u acceptable 10 the
stomach and strengthens the organs ON
which u acts. Manufactured only by the
California fig Syrup Company Fan fnn.
cisco, Cal For sale 10 10 cent aud VI bottles
BY II. J. Hester aud all leading druggists.
Van Nlcet & Co, a. W. Jones a Co, W. n.
Wilkenon a Co, J. !. Miles and \ Mans.
heid a Go. have been appointed wholesale
agents at Memphis ..-
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-28
Tn. Central ,ur-.,x

Has just added TO their greenhouses ono
extra hp'c conservatory, aud will be- able
for the coming winter TO supply elegant de-
signs, baskets and bouquets at short notice
Call at the nursery, % Market street, tclc.
phone M, or at their office al Loeb 4
Mooks corner Main and Monroe.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-28
Excursion 90 birmingham. Ala.

The Kansas City, Memphis 4 Birming-
ham railroad will rcll round trip tickets
from Memphis Ca birmingham ON Noycm.
will leave depot on the ~ 1T y o'clocka.m.
II. u. ElIIs, Gcn'l Agent.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-28
ONLY LINE THAT DOES n
Via Iron Mountain Route.

Pullman sleeping ear and free reclining
chair car. Memphis TO 81. Louis without
change In thirteen hours. Ticket office
No. 81 Madison street.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-28
Ladies' Ira,. Ao,

ladies felt, untrmmcd hats, J0c; ladies'
felt trimmed sailors, all colorr, 81; ladies'
stylish trimmed felt hats and hornets.
your choice, e.; 10 bc had only at 4.
layignc's, No 2b2 Main street.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-28

Mr. Wlutow's Soothing syrup should always ho
usgd iuf children tccthing. n soothcs the Chld
toicns the gums alnys All pain, ours Wind Chplic.
aud l. the btsi fvncdy iuf diaffhca &c . bottle
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-28

OyERroN 4 GRnsyENoR offer the siorc.
house No. 200 Front street, nov occupied
by Porter 4 Macca, cor rent from Scpicm.
h.F 4
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-28
TAKECARE OFYOUR MONEY.

Take care Of your money now and
II will take care Of you when you arc
old. Remember YOU buy in safety ut
the MlSFIT CLOTHING PARLORS,
because We have nothing but good .
cloth, nothing but good work, aud scll
nothing but what We have bought at
lcss than hall It's real value.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-28
IpausiruH

n REMOVED ny rnE usE ~ cocoAiNE
And Il stimulates aud promotes the growth
Of the hair.
Burnclts Flayoring extracts are the
best
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-28
Ladies'
BE Sure AMI Attend
LowENsTEIN & BROS
Great Remnant Sale Of Colorcd Wool
Dress Goods.
Prices Gut ta Two.
A a,nr,i.

To My Friends have severed my con
neciion with any business done at Hay
Horse saloon, corner Second and Monroe
streets. ALRN. MCEMEN.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-28

NoNN Tnnc with any Thrcek
have q Cough OF Cold, OF tho enihrsa
are Threatened with Group o. Wbooe
Ing Cough, use Acksr's Engiiah h.
sdy and prevent fuTtf,cr tTuuble ~
IA . positive euro, ard 70 GunxuoS
t. Price 10 and 90 oenta
A nkNkKHT aud nEIlKNIz A %
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-28

ALWAYS ask for the Ozark bmnds " 81.
dur and vinegar, and take no other Guar.
nntccd the bert.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-28

ALWAYS ask for the Ozark brands Of CT.
der and vinegar, aud take no other. Guar.
aniccd the best
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-28
MIIhnrn Gin and Mnrhin. Ca.
AdNIcc 90 Mniher-.

Is headquarters for Little Giant Cotton
Presses. Write 90 them for prices.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-28
WHY WE TAKE THE PRIZE

Pretty, indeed, il the large stock
Of Fine Winter Clothing which the
MISFIT CLOTHING PARLORs are
now exhibiting.
Magnificent Line Of CASHMERE Suits.
Handsome Display Of Wortcd Suits.
Tempting Array Of Oycrcoats in all
Styles.
An Incompatible Line Of Corkscrw
Suits.
Drcssy Stock Of Diagonal suits.
More styles, more nssor;mcnts, more
sizes than YOU will find in any other
store in Memphis. Other stores buy
clothing at the wholesale price aud
sell II at profit. We buy vt less than
half original cost, and sclat half value.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-28
WHO is THE BEST
Dressed Man in'Memphisp

Now, don't say you don't know, for
you do. OF course he il the man who
buys his clothing from the MlSFlT
CLOTHING PARLORS.
lie is the best dressed because he
has clothing Of the best cloth. lie il
the best dressed because there IN n
Style, Fit and Finish about his cloth
ing that you do not find in rcady-madc
garments. lie is the best dressed be-
cause he is dressed well at very little
expense
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-28

cut Flowers. bouquets aud Design.
at J. G. williamson's laRo-e garden, tclc.
phone, 1917
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-19
MR. VILAS TURNS A SOMERSAU LL

Postmaster General Villas is making ludi-
crous exhibition Of vanity and weakness at this
time. When he went into Office, young
somewhat clever but totally inexperienced pol
itician from the Wisconsin woods, he found a
new law upon the statuie-books, passed the
year before, providing fair compensation for
American vessels engaged in carrying the for
egn mails. Mr.. Villas had large measure OF
the prevailing Cabinet bumptousncss He
wanted to reform something. lie pinned to hear
an idolatrons people sing p@ans to the name
Of Villas He got into the hands Of that precious
clique hcodcd, and most fifty headed, by Hol-
man, and he proceeded to tange himself ND
in his own folly. He presumed to override the
will Of Congress The law, he said, with
grandilo4uent impcItinencc is a subsidy law !;
in my supreme character as Interpreter of Con-
grcssional action, find that it is optional with
mo whether or not will execute it as it is a
Subsidy law, and as Congress should not pass
su,h measures, decline to carry out its pro-
visions.
The result has been shown many times in
these columns. The foreign postal service
became hopclcssy demoralized. The United
States mails, to the utter CONSERVATION Of bust
ness men and TO the great injury Of trade.
were committed to tramp steamers that took
them all over the world before they reached
their destination, il, indeed, they ever got there
at all They werc even consigned to the ten
der nicrcies OF brokcn-down tugboats schooners
and fishing smacks. They went any way,
every way except the right way. But still Mr..
Villas held out. 1t is principle of the Clevc
land policy to keep on in the wrong line, if the
start is made on that line. II is the star feature
Of the Cleveland kind OF reform But at last,
after getting the postal service into most out
ragcous mess, Mr. Villas saw that he had reached
tho end of his tethcr Commerce rose in revolt
against him. 1t became question OF rccanta-
ton or political suicide. lie chose to rccant
He might have saved himself large rem
nant Of tho cOunty's esteem had he acknOwl-
edged his error and expressed regret for tho
Odium he sought to cast upon the able and con-
scientOus statesmen whose action he 50 flip
PANTY characterized. But while asking Con-
gross to re-enact just precisely such legislation
as he had denounced and refused 10 execute
with great flourish Of Gumpcts. he seeks 10
cover his retreat by drawing foggy distinction
between tho character Of two transactions idcn-
tical In purpose and effect.
II is not worth Congresses whilc to pay much
attention to tho ridiculous plight in which Mr..
Villas has got himself He is instructive as q
specimen Of the class Of so-called statesmen who
have AtHngly been chosen as the opponents Of
Mr. CIcvclands ideas of government. While
we may comnserato ourselves upon having 10